The Clippers' Paper Trail

EPISODE 421: Evidence and partnership.

When it comes to NBA business, it’s been a busy day in Los Angeles.

And if you want a quick overview of the mess, now spilling out into public view, between the Clippers, ESPN, and the league office: here you go!

Pablo Torre Finds Out@pablofindsout

Steve Ballmer's backstage negotiation for his team's own punishment is essential to understanding the mess — now spilling out into public view — between the Clippers, ESPN and the NBA:

11:45 PM · Aug 17, 2026 · 324K Views

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But as you consider what constitutes “evidence” here — and whether Steve Ballmer’s team was merely making innocent “introductions” between Kawhi Leonard and Clippers partners — our latest Daktronics episode happens to be a fantastic place to dive in.

P.S. We stand by our (ongoing) reporting.

YOUTUBE SPOILER ALERT:

Sincerely,

Pablo

P.S. You can now watch us over on Apple Podcasts (!)